sensational
/sɛnˈseɪʃ(ə)n(ə)l
/adjective
1Causing great public interest and excitement: a sensational murder trial...
- In 1869 he won fame as public prosecutor in the sensational murder trial that convicted Nancy Clem.
- As exploitations of sensational murder trials go, The Staircase is fairly tasteful.
- In the wake of a sensational murder case, local newspapers printed lurid headlines and helped increase passions in the city.
Synonyms
amazing, startling, astonishing, staggering, shocking, appalling, horrifying, scandalous;
stirring, exciting, thrilling, electrifying;
fascinating, interesting, notable, noteworthy, important, significant, remarkable, momentous, historic, newsworthy
North American informal buzzworthy
1.1Presenting information in a way that is intended to provoke public interest and excitement, at the expense of accuracy: cheap sensational periodicals...
- When news was presented in a sensational form, it certainly evokes simplistic responses.
- Their survey seems to have used dubious and possibly unethical methods to extract potentially sensational information.
- He showers you with quotable quotes and his interviews are peppered with sensational statements.
Synonyms
overdramatized, dramatic, melodramatic, exaggerated, overripe, sensationalist, sensationalistic, graphic, explicit, unrestrained, lurid;
rubbishy, trashy, cheap, tasteless, kitschy, yellow, pulp, garish, full-frontal
informal shock-horror, tacky, juicy
North American informal whiz-bang
2 informal Very good indeed; very impressive or attractive: you look sensational a sensational view...
- It was indeed a sensational finish to a thrilling tie.
- He is a very attractive horse that showed sensational abilities at middle distances.
- Built in 1891, the hotel offers sensational harbour views, and a seafood and steak menu in the restaurant and bistro.
Synonyms
gorgeous, stunning, wonderful, exquisite, lovely, magnificent, dazzling, amazing, radiant, delightful, charming, enchanting, entrancing, captivating, bewitching;
striking, spectacular, remarkable, outstanding, impressive, memorable, unforgettable, unique, arresting, eye-catching;
marvellous, superb, excellent, exceptional, fine, superlative, formidable, first-class, first-rate, virtuoso, skilful, masterful, masterly
informal great, terrific, tremendous, super, smashing, fantastic, stupendous, stellar, fabulous, fab, heavenly, divine, drop-dead gorgeous, knockout, delectable, scrumptious, ace, A1, mean, awesome, amazeballs, magic, bad, wicked, out of this world, unreal, supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
British informal brilliant, brill
North American informal neat, babelicious, bodacious
Australian informal bonzer
British informal, dated wizard, spiffing, ripping, topping, champion, capital, top-hole
North American informal, dated swell, keen
vulgar slang shit-hot